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January 28, 2022 at 9:09 AM

Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. · Surface · Metal/Non-Metal

Operator: Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. (Freeport-McMoRan Inc)

Greenlee County, AZ

Classification POWERED HAULAGE

Type Struck against a moving object

Investigator narrative

Our mixer driver was hauling for Freeport McMoRan at their Morenci mine location, the load was rejected and sent back, driver followed the escort down a hill with a full load, lost brakes and turned the mixer on its driver's side.

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Haulage Or Dump Truck
Subunit / location: STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Underground location: NO VALUE FOUND
Mining method: NO VALUE FOUND
Accident type: Struck against a moving object
Source of injury: HGHWY ORE CARIER,LRGE TRK
Nature of injury: UNCLASSIFIED,NOT DETERMED
Body part affected: HEAD,NEC
Total mining experience: 3 years
Experience at this mine: 2 years
Experience in this job: 3 years
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220220380012 · Mine ID 0200024 Trainer view →